For example Because the company offered consumer credit agreements, they were able to afford the new car. Show source/s Plain English Campaign Give feedback This page is not useful This page is useful Thank you for your feedback. If you have another few minutes please take the time to tell us about our new Dictionary service. Thank you for your feedback. If you could tell us more, it would really help. Submit
Hire purchase A form of credit which allows the purchaser to have possession of the goods shown in the hire purchase agreement. Ownership passes to the purchaser when the fee and all the installments have been paid.